Quick answer
Overall prices in the Chicago, IL metro were 103.6 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Chicago is 4.1% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 2% (112.0 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Chicago buys about what $72,024 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Chicago | Jacksonville | Chicago vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.6 | 99.5 | +4.1% |
| Goods | 107.3 | 96.2 | +11.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 112.0 | 109.8 | +2.0% |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 87.5 | -4.5% |
| Other services | 100.5 | 98.9 | +1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.4 | 99.6 | +5.9% |
| $50,000 in Chicago equals in Jacksonville | $48,016 | ||
| $100,000 in Chicago equals in Jacksonville | $96,032 | ||
| $150,000 in Chicago equals in Jacksonville | $144,047 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.